GCSE Mathematics Twotier Briefing Presentation

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GCSE Mathematics Two-tier Briefing Presentation
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What we will cover today

• Context
• Two-tier structure
• Edexcel Linear Modular qualification
• Standard support enhanced product support
• Timescales
• Question paper activity
• Coursework activity
• Complementary qualifications
• Next steps

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Two-tier GCSE Mathematics

• Replacement of the three-tier model will be in
  September 2006
• Recommended by Adrian Smiths post-14 maths
  inquiry
• All pupils have opportunity to gain at least a
  grade C
• First award Summer 2008

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Two-tier GCSE Mathematics

• QCA commissioned OCR to pilot two-tier in 2003,
  2004
• Additional evidence required to confirm two-tier
  structure
• Further information from OCR 2005
• Alternative trial took place in Summer 2005

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Standard two-tier model

• Pilot and trial exams June 2005
• Evaluation and report August-October 2005
• Advice to ministers October 2005
• QCA notice to awarding bodies January 2006
  Trial/Standard Model only
• Specifications specimen papers and support due in
  centres Spring 2006

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Assessment objective weightings

• AO1 Using and Applying Mathematics
• AO2 Number and algebra
• AO3 Shape, space and measures
• AO4 Handling data
• AO1 10 external and 10 internal
• AO2 40 external
• AO3 20 external
• AO4 10 external and 10 internal

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Question papers assessment structure

• AO2, AO3, AO4 in the ratio 421
• Number Algebra Foundation 32, Higher 23
• Manipulative algebra 6 Foundation, 25 Higher
• AO1 tested within context of other Assessment
  Objectives 12.5
• 50 on lowest two grades
• 25-30 on highest two grades

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Coursework

• No change to coursework requirement
• Not tiered
• One AO1 Task 10 , 24 marks
• One AO4 Project 10, 24 marks
• Teacher Assessed or Edexcel Assessed

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Edexcel linear structure

• Two tiers
• Foundation G C
• Higher D - A
• Sit two exam papers 40 each
• Foundation Paper 1 non-calculator examines grade
  G C
• Foundation Paper 2 calculator examines grade G
  C
• Higher Paper 3 non-calculator examines grades D -
  A
• Higher Paper 4 calculator examines grades D - A
• Common questions grade D-C on foundation and
  higher tier papers
• Coursework 20, not tiered

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Edexcel linear papers

• First examinations in Summer 2008
• Foundation each question paper 1 hour 30
  minutes
• 100 marks
• Higher each question paper 1 hour 45 minutes
• 100 marks
• Calculator and non-calculator papers
• November and June examination sessions

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Edexcel modular structure

• Two tiers
• Foundation G C
• Higher D - A
• Unit 2 AO4 (Handling data) - 10
• Unit 3 AO2/3 (Number algebra/Shape, space
  measures) - 20
• Unit 4 AO2/3 (Number algebra/Shape, space
  measures) - 50
• Foundation tier papers examine grade G C
• Higher tier papers examine grades D - A
• All papers have non-calculator and calculator
  sections
• Common questions grade D-C on Foundation and
  Higher tier papers
• Unit 1 Coursework 20, not tiered

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Edexcel modular papers

• Unit Duration Marks
• 20 01 2-4 weeks 48 marks
• 10 2F 40 minutes 30 marks
• 2H 40 minutes 30 marks
• 20 3F 1 hour 50 marks
• 3H 1 hour 50 marks
• 50 4F NC 1 hour 60 marks
• 4F C 1 hour 60 marks
• 4H NC 1 hour 10 minutes 60 marks
• 4H C 1 hour 10 minutes 60 marks

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Edexcel modular availability

• First examination March 2007
• Proposed modular examination structure from
  September 2006
• Unit November March June
• 20 01 ? x ? Coursework
• 10 2F ? ? ? Data
  Handling
• 2H ? ? ?
• 20 3F ? ? ? NA/SSM (1)
• 3H ? ? ?
• 50 4F ? x ? NA/SSM (2)
• 4H ? x ?

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Outcomes for consideration

• Motivation
• Positive achievement / grade boundaries
• Progression
• Comparability between new and old

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Effects on teaching and learning

• No significant new content
• Tier of entry
• Foundation content extended
• Higher content

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Why choose Edexcel?

• Choice
• Level of support
• Standard
• Enhanced
• Accessibility of question papers
• Readability
• Contextualisation
• Ramping
• Positive achievement
• Complementary qualifications
• GCSE Statistics
• Numeracy Levels 12 Basic Skills

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Standard support information

• Teacher Information Pack
• Specifications
• Specimen papers and mark schemes

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Standard support

• Teacher Support
• Coursework Projects Tasks and Assessment
  Guidance
• Coursework Guides for AO1 and AO4
• Specification exemplification
• Schemes of Work
• ICT Guide
• Mock papers and mark schemes

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Standard support

• Inset Support Days
• Edexcel Online (Results Analysis Service)
• Secure area of website for Mathematics
• Dedicated Mathematics phone line

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Enhanced product support

• Data Handling Tool (DHT)
• Secure area of website for enhanced support
• Past questions on Exam Tutor and Exam Wizard
• Publisher links list
• E-learning/teaching

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Timeline

• Adopting February - March 2006
• Maths Connect INSET - Summer 2006
• Teachers information pack - Spring 2006
• Specification and examples of assessment and
  support
• Teachers support pack Summer 2006
• Standard support and guidance
• Mock papers early 2007

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Activities
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Question paper activity

• Linear paper
• Modular paper
• AO1
• Manipulative algebra

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Coursework activity

• Short activity looking at a current project and
  task with the associated assessment guidance,
  notes and student sheet

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Complementary qualifications
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Complementary qualifications

• 1. GCSE Statistics
• Common coursework
• 30 hours additional hours
• One written paper
• Coursework guide
• Project starters
• Assessment guidance
• Endorsed textbook

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Complementary qualifications cont

• 2. Numeracy Level 1 2 Basic Skills
• Link directly to GCSE Maths content
• Recognises employability skills
• Provide additional learning achievement
• Lead to greater success in GCSE Maths
• qualifications
• Offer opportunities

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Complementary qualifications cont

• Numeracy Level 1 2 Basic Skills

• Try a test with results analysis
  www.edexcel.org.uk
• Design your own targeted test www.itembank.org.uk
  

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Complementary qualifications cont

• Numeracy Level 1 2 Basic Skills
• Test only qualifications
• On-screen (any day, any time) or on paper
  (monthly)
• Act as a motivator to GCSE Maths qualifications
  success
• Do not discount against GCSE Maths achievement
  attainment scores
• Level 1 GCSE D G
• Worth 12.5 points contributes 10 towards
  threshold i.e. 0.5 GCSE
• (Short course GCSE Grade E 14 points, F 11
  points)
• Level 2 GCSE A - C
• Worth 23 points contributes 10 towards threshold
  i.e. 0.5 GCSE
• (Short course GCSE Grade B 23 points

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Find out more and keep up to date

• Please fill out your evaluation form and
  postcards to let us know if you need more
  information
• Visit www.edexcel.org.uk/gcsemaths where you will
  find updates, specifications, specimen papers and
  more.
• Call the dedicated GCSE Mathematics telephone
  line on
• 0870 240 9818
• Email us at gcsemaths_at_edexcel.org.uk